The Dandelion

4.7

8208 Reviews

$30 and under

Gastro Pub

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2 people

Mar 8, 2025

7:00 PM

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Charming
Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions

London's culinary revolution comes to Philadelphia with this unique gastro-pub. Cozy rooms and intimate bars create a storied, Old World aura, while updated seasonal takes on British food make up the menu. In keeping with tradition, our casks and tap craft beers are always rotating and classic family-style roasts are served on Sundays.

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Location
124 South 18th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Phone number
(215) 558-2500
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Gastro Pub, English, British
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Afternoon Tea Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Liam Geoghegan

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What 8,208 people are saying

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.8Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

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Philadelphia County
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Philadelphia
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Review summary

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The Dandelion offers a delightful experience with "amazing food" and "phenomenal service," capturing the charm of a British pub. The ambiance is "cozy and welcoming," especially during the winter. With standout dishes like Bangers and Mash and exquisite cocktails, it remains a top choice for both locals and visitors.

8,208 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing tea and food. Excellent price. Warm staff. Beautiful place.
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OpenTable Diner
New York City
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service was unbelievable the food was wonderful too. My sister and I had two kids under two for lunch and they were incredibly kind and accommodating.
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VirgieC
Philadelphia
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This has become one of my favorite places to go for special occasions. The relaxed atmosphere coupled with the cool aesthetic makes this place special. The service is always top notch and the food never disappoints. It’s why this place is always bustling with people. I will continue to patronize this place with my favorite people on the most important days.
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kathy
Washington DC
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The waitstaff was superb, menu interesting, cozy but noisy ambiance. Our meal was delicious was paced perfectly! We loved the authentic British decor. We felt like we could have been in London. Highly recommended.
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Leanne
VIP
Philadelphia
143 reviews
5.0
143 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Loved finding this gem downtown. The restaurant is in a lovely old building and the decor in the room we dined in was all dogs. So cute! The ambiance in the other rooms was great too. We dined at lunch and it was Rabbit pie for me and Shepherds pie for my date. Both were delicious. I noticed they have Goslings rum and ginger beer so I had to order a dark and stormy! Great beer selections too. Definitely recommend.
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GeraldF
VIP
Washington DC
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We’ve been to Dandelion many times and it’s our go-to spot when we host out-of-town visitors. It’s the perfect location … the food is always great, the rooms are exactly what you would look for in a traditional English pub, and the service is reliably impeccable. We look forward to many more lunch, brunch, and dinner opportunities at Dandelion.
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SusanS
Baltimore
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was scrumptious!! Waldorf salad was so delicious and so were the tea sandwiches, scones and pastries. Service and ambiance were excellent. I could have done without the music, which added to the high noise level in the restaurant. Other than high noise level, it was an amazing experience!!
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Nancy
Philadelphia
30 reviews
5.0
30 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lunch was a perfectly grilled chicken sandwich on toasted walnut raisin bread topped with an herb mayonnaise and served with a fresh green salad. The sandwich was generously sized perfect for two ladies to share, we also enjoyed the creamy winter root vegetable soup yum!
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shesgoneagain
VIP
Philadelphia
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Wonderful dinner - Sunday roast beef and fish and chips - and great service from Laura!
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OpenTable Diner
VIP
Baltimore
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Beer choices very good both on draft and bottles, fish and chips were outstanding which my server said were customer favorites
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The Dandelion offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (215) 558-2500.

The Dandelion is rated 4.7 stars by 8208 OpenTable diners.

The Dandelion does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Mar 8, 2025

7:00 PM

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Booked 126 times today

124 South 18th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103

Dining areas

Additional information

Phone number
(215) 558-2500
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Gastro Pub, English, British
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Afternoon Tea Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Liam Geoghegan

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